Form ties are used for both precast and cast-in-place concrete forms. Form ties connect opposing wall forms and keep the uncured concrete’s lateral pressure from collapsing the forms.
Most ties within the concrete are designed to be broken off or unscrewed. The remaining holes are then filled with mortar or ready-made plugs. This slows the process considerably, leading to lost production time and increased costs.
Pultron’s ties are designed to stay in the concrete and are sawn off when the concrete is set, leaving a concrete-colored ‘plug’ that blends well with the concrete. No filling of holes with mortar is required.